I can't exactly answer your bolt problem with your bumperette but
would suggest that you try a nut splitter on the spinning nut. As far as
soaking it, it won't help if it just keeps on spinning. Next time try PB
Blaster instead of WD 40. It depends on what kind of paint you are trying
to remove from your chrome, but why not try regular paint and varnish
remover?
...Art
On Thu, 14 May 1998, Skye Poier wrote:
> I'm going to be asking a lot of questions in the months to come so be
> prepared :) I'm going over every square centimeter of my new baby....
>
> So, last night I pulled out the grille for a good cleaning. The putz that
> painted it last (red over the original BRG) got overspray everywhere,
> including on most of the brightwork. Someone mentioned a product that
> would dissolve paint.. I tried a little paint thinner but it didn't have
> much effect. If there is a low-cost secret household chemical that will
> do the same thing as a $$ commercial product by all mean share the wisdom.
>
> Note: Brasso is wicked :) Works much much better than the Autosol stuff
> I had, I like the fact that it cleans really well at the same time.
> Follow the directions though, you get a much better shine if you wipe it
> off before its fully dried.
>
> Okay, next question.. I tried to get the bumperettes (I think thats what
> they are called) off on the front, I see its just a single bolt. Of
> course they are rusted all to hell, and while taking one off, I heard a
> large POP and upon looking inside with the trusty maglight, saw that
> the bolt on the inside was turning freely. Bah. Is this supposed to be
> a captive nut? How the heck am I supposed to get the bolt out? Its
> soaking in a bit of WD40 right now (as is the other side). Will a
> box end wrench reach in there? It doesn't look like it. If it is supposed
> to be welded on, how do you get around and back?
>
> For some reason there is no oil cooler.. bah! I will have to check the
> spin-on oil filter adapter and see if there is even a connector :P Where
> is the other connection exactly? At the back of the engine somewhere?
>
> Cheers
> Skye
>
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> 1966 MGB GHN3L-70307
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